There’s a strong case to be made for slow decorating—feathering your nest with things that have been acquired gradually or deciding on paint colors only after spending some time in […]
There’s a strong case to be made for slow decorating—feathering your nest with things that have been acquired gradually or deciding on paint colors only after spending some time in […]
Originally built in 1851, this two-story structure south of Deale, Maryland, was a ticket office for the Fairhaven stop on the Weems Steamboat Line, which once plied the Chesapeake Bay. […]
A retired couple who visited St. Michaels for a vacation fell in love with the charming town and decided to make it their permanent residence. For this custom home, they […]
The owners of a 1980s-era, 3,320-square-foot contemporary home in West Annapolis called on designer Erin Kelly to dress the interiors following a renovation by architect Amanda McFall and builder Forked […]
How do you like to enjoy the bay? We started out sailing but transitioned to a Downeast-style power boat to cover longer distances in less time. One memorable trip was […]
Looming over the Potomac River as it winds around Washington, the legendary Watergate complex conjures an era—in more ways than one. Besides its infamous role in that eponymous scandal, the […]
Tudor-style houses often get a bad rap for being drab and fusty affairs. Not so for this English-inspired manor in Northwest DC. “A lot of them are sited in such […]
Each year, a panel of building-industry professionals chooses nominees for the Great American Living Awards. Sponsored by the Northern Virginia Building Industry Association, last year’s GALA Awards—held on October 8th […]
Nestled on 10 wooded acres in McLean, a modern dwelling designed by renowned DC modernist Hugh Newell Jacobsen caught the eye of a young couple, who at the time opted […]
Though she’s resided in Annapolis for the last 43 years, architect Cathy Purple Cherry has had a lifelong love affair with the mountains. “My whole childhood was visiting Skyline Drive,” […]
Sun streams through a round aperture in the vaulted ceiling. As the day deepens, a beam of light meanders along a curved upper wall, marking the passage of time, then […]
Washington’s Logan Circle boasts a storied past. Part of Pierre L’Enfant’s original 1791 city plan, it remains a hub in Northwest DC, presided over by a statue of Civil War […]
In the early 20th century, many Washington and Baltimore residents beat the summer heat by removing to the shores of the Chesapeake Bay. Abundant creeks, rivers and inlets created destinations […]
The owners of a waterfront property on Virginia’s Northern Neck tapped Randall Kipp Architecture to mastermind a modern, primary residence that would celebrate its pristine environs. Principal Randall Kipp and […]
The kitchen of an early-1900s farm estate on the Corsica River in Centreville, Maryland, felt at odds with the property’s provenance. The cramped, dark space didn’t suit its current owners, […]